Town attempts to get on track with ordinance

PLAINS – The Town of Plains held a public hearing on Wednesday, December 18 to discuss an ordinance that has gone unexecuted for quite some time.

Fourth grade class gives back to community

SUPERIOR – Fourth graders from Superior Elementary School received a lesson in generosity Tuesday, December 17, when the class went to shop for the less fortunate as part of a community service project.

Sweet Adelines present barbershop Christmas

Members of a Missoula-based chapter of Sweet Adelines performed barbershop-style numbers in Superior for a holiday show sponsored by MCPAC.

Christmas concerts flood Sanders County

St. Regis Tigers breaking losing streak at home

ST. REGIS – The St. Regis boy’s basketball team broke a 78 game streak of losses last weekend as the Tigers went 1-1 against Victor and Alberton.

Santa comes to town

DEBORGIA – T’was two weeks before Christmas and DeBorgia began holiday festivities, even the smallest baby gave no cries. Then from outside came a siren’s wail to break the silence of the snow, and everyone ran outside to see what there was to know. Then the wondrous eyes saw where upon a fire truck he sat, Santa Claus with his bright red coat and hat.

MRHC helps people understand new healthcare policies

SUPERIOR – With the application deadline just around the corner, county residents were invited to the Mineral County Library in Superior to learn more about new healthcare options.

Keeping the Paradise school building alive

Community members united to discuss how to keep the building operational

Retired with honor

PLAINS – A number of people braved the cold on Saturday during Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to retire flags brought in by the local community.

St. Regis senior center nears completion

ST. REGIS – After almost 30 years of renting other properties, the senior citizens of St. Regis will have a brand new, dedicated senior center to call home.

Nativity scenes and music unite to bring cheer

PLAINS – The church of Latter Day Saints held an event that aimed to keep the spirit of Christmas alive, filling the church with both nativity scenes and musical performances.

Noxon girls ready for season to get underway

NOXON – As the young Lady Red Devils gear up for their first bit of action this season, the team expects their games to be a learning experience.

Students to perform concerts for the holidays

MINERAL COUNTY – To celebrate the holiday season, students from the schools in St. Regis, Alberton and Superior will each hold a special Christmas concert for the enjoyment of the community.

Jennine Mae (Rummel) Robbins

THOMPSON FALLS – Jennine Mae (Rummel) Robbins went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2013 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital with her family by her side after a valiant and courageous two year battle with cancer.

Sheriff's office warns of new scam

MINERAL COUNTY – The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to county residents to be wary of phone scammers who pose as utility company bill collectors this winter.

An update from Rep. Schwaderer

Throughout the day I end up reading a good number of political articles, letters and updates from politicians and the like- and I’ve noticed something. The lion’s share of dialogue coming from elected officials is generally negative in nature- looking for the bad in society rather than the good. This week I would like to focus on some really amazing things happening right now that positively benefit every Montanan.

VFW to hold spaghetti feed and flag retirement

PLAINS – VFW Post #3596 will honor all veterans on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day with a free hot meal.

Christmas on Main Street to hit Thompson Falls

UPDATES: Thompson Falls' Christmas on Main Street parade as well as the Christmas Concert at the Rex Theatre has been postponed until Wednesday due to the cold, harsh weather. The parade will now take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 and the musical performances will be at 5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. the same day.

Tree of Hearts helps bring holidays to those in need

SANDERS COUNTY – For many, the holiday season is one filled with presents and cheer. But for some, Christmas time is unnerving – it becomes a time when some families realize how little they have.

VFW ladies send almost 30 packages to veterans

PLAINS – Twenty-nine veterans will be provided with Christmas packages this year courtesy of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.